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flashed · 07-27-2011, 09:41 PM

Took my freshly painted 8" ralley wheels to the tire shop and left them to get my new tires installed .One of the guys from the bodyshop volunteered to pick them up for me. Now I can sell the other tires and van ralleys to someone in need.

Low & Slow · 07-27-2011, 11:07 PM

arranged for the adjuster to come tomorrow. Fml
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wwotr · 07-27-2011, 11:15 PM

Took my 72 GMC to the Shop to have the Lokar Gas Pedal and Brake/E-Brake pads installed, along with the matching Lokar Throttle and Tranny Linkage.

magwakeenercew2jh · 07-27-2011, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zellway

Working on getting my 67 back to looking like a 67. Installed my restored (now black) steering wheel. Also moved the old wheel over to my 68.

Ooooohhhhh! On *both* steering wheels. So nice.

I have to wait to put mine in.

magwakeenercew2jh · 07-28-2011, 04:57 PM

Today, I finished painting the inside of the front clip. I got one of the new (junkyard) inners on. What a PIA!!!!

Got home and a box full of door panel parts showed up. A gift from the "Little Woman". She loves me...for some reason.

Also, she wanted to fire me up, as the 1955 Olds is going to be picked up on Saturday. She loves the truck.
And she'll love it more when it's on the road. So, no tinkering with the Olds until......

http://tinyurl.com/3vbvyok

magwakeenercew2jh · 07-29-2011, 07:56 PM

Okay...This thread seems to be turning into a build thread. I apologize. But I love the thread for other reasons.....

Today, I almost killed myself putting the other inner on (pass side). Even though I used stock parts, I guess after all the years, each truck develops it's own geometry.
I was by myself today in the 97 degree heat rolling around outside the shop where I have the front clip on saw horses. Not a pretty sight. I came home and slept for three hours.

Tip: When installing new/repop/used inners, if you see you need a couple of new body clips....Don't think you can get to 'em (at least "easily")
*after* you've started the front and rear bolts.

Speaking of not fitting, I bought $350 worth of **** for the door panels from LMC. They shorted me three eschoens (sp.) , the rubber deals that keep the handles
from rubbing on the door panels). And, because of the drilling and refitting, etc. I only got one of the two done. But I think it came out okay.

Here's a couple of shots.

rsavage · 07-29-2011, 09:06 PM

I changed the upper radiator hose to the stock/correct metal hose on the 70 SWB 4X4 and started getting it spiffed up for a show on Sunday. It really is the only show I go to all season as it is only a few miles away.

Fldawg · 07-29-2011, 09:14 PM

It's not today, but tomorrow i'll be installing a mooneyes half sweep tach, just a cherry on top because my bulid is complete

zellway · 07-29-2011, 10:33 PM

Pulled the pan off my 700r4 to install the new TV cable and lock up kit and found something missing.

oldblue1968chevy · 07-29-2011, 10:40 PM

Hitch hiked from it

Bull72 · 07-29-2011, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh

Okay...This thread seems to be turning into a build thread. I apologize. But I love the thread for other reasons.....

Today, I almost killed myself putting the other inner on (pass side). Even though I used stock parts, I guess after all the years, each truck develops it's own geometry.
I was by myself today in the 97 degree heat rolling around outside the shop where I have the front clip on saw horses. Not a pretty sight. I came home and slept for three hours.

Tip: When installing new/repop/used inners, if you see you need a couple of new body clips....Don't think you can get to 'em (at least "easily")
*after* you've started the front and rear bolts.

Speaking of not fitting, I bought $350 worth of **** for the door panels from LMC. They shorted me three eschoens (sp.) , the rubber deals that keep the handles
from rubbing on the door panels). And, because of the drilling and refitting, etc. I only got one of the two done. But I think it came out okay.

Here's a couple of shots.

If you do decide to post your whole build here then so be it... keep the pictures coming!!!! We love it!!!

laplander · 07-30-2011, 02:32 AM

Traded the '70 K10 I was starting to gather parts for in exchange for another '67 Short Stepside. Now to gather parts for it. LOL

eagleuh1 · 07-30-2011, 08:30 AM

Looks good magwakeenercew2jh.

ItsRandy · 07-30-2011, 11:10 PM

Just about killed myself doing it, however, I finally got the first coat of primer on my cab. Was a half a gallon of primer for the first coat on the cab too much?

*project 67 sub* · 07-30-2011, 11:40 PM

installed my one year only 67 rear view mirror arm in the burb

fastwillie 696969 · 07-30-2011, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ItsRandy

Just about killed myself doing it, however, I finally got the first coat of primer on my cab. Was a half a gallon of primer for the first coat on the cab too much?

sounds about right it looks nice

eagleuh1 · 07-31-2011, 10:29 AM

Whats the story on "just about killed myself". Maybe somebody elses learning experience will save me, I'm about to do this myself. Jim.

ItsRandy · 07-31-2011, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eagleuh1

Whats the story on "just about killed myself". Maybe somebody elses learning experience will save me, I'm about to do this myself. Jim.

The "just about killed myself" refers to: I set a goal to have my cab in primer this weekend, I set that goal on Friday night after I got home from work. I still had some sanding left to do, door jams and surface rust from having exposed metal for too long, so I had to re-sand pretty much the entire cab, inside and out. I'm not as young as I used to be (my wife says I'm still an 8 year old because of my sense of humor) but the older guy got it done in one long day, hence the almost killed myself.

kcsa75 · 07-31-2011, 08:41 PM

Decided I'd waited long enough for cooler weather so I went ahead and spruced up my gauge cluster. I bought a new bezed from Classic Parts and some orange paint a while back. But between not knowing how big of a job it would be and the oppressive heat that won't seem to go away, I'd been putting it off.

Anyway, I got bored on Saturday and decided to pull the ride into the garage and go to work. First, this is not a big nor difficult job. It took only about 10 minutes to get the dash out of the truck. I did the rest on my workbench with a fan blowing on me.

The cluster comes apart with about 8 screws. First, I painted the pointers on the gauges with bright orange paint that I bought at Hobby Lobby and resprayed the light green reflective side.

Next I wiped down the gauges with a little Windex and a microfiber towel, cleaned the lens real good with Windex and put everything back together. I replaced a few burned out bulbs and put it back in the truck.

All total, including drying time (not very long considering the heat) and a trip to the parts store, it didn't take more than a couple hours.

I think the results make it well worth it.

fast50ranger · 07-31-2011, 09:20 PM

Put my carpet in

BMERDOC · 07-31-2011, 09:26 PM

I drove it!!!

HalfTon · 07-31-2011, 10:18 PM

I finished pulling my motor and freshend up my gauges. Tomorrow, to the machine shop.

oldblue1968chevy · 07-31-2011, 11:34 PM

congrats bmerdoc

do you work on BMWs? LOL

anyway

I tried to fix my truck getting spark/gas but still not running..

Tomahawk30 · 08-01-2011, 01:45 AM

My son and I started really working on the truck this weekend. Swapped out the driver side fender, pulled the front bumper and grille, pulled off the old hood, sanded down the cab and sprayed on some self etching primer. Going to do a down and dirty paint job in the next couple months, so we are busting butt trying to get it ready to take to the paint booth!

willys72fleetside · 08-01-2011, 09:50 AM

.FINALLY got the truck in primer! Now for more fun, SANDING! Hoping to have it painted by the 3rd week in September.

07-27-2011, 09:41 PM	#2551
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Took my freshly painted 8" ralley wheels to the tire shop and left them to get my new tires installed .One of the guys from the bodyshop volunteered to pick them up for me. Now I can sell the other tires and van ralleys to someone in need.

07-27-2011, 11:07 PM	#2552
Low & Slow Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Philly Pa Posts: 124	Re: What did you do to your truck today! arranged for the adjuster to come tomorrow. Fml Posted via Mobile Device

07-27-2011, 11:15 PM	#2553
wwotr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clearlake Oaks CA Posts: 1,716	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Took my 72 GMC to the Shop to have the Lokar Gas Pedal and Brake/E-Brake pads installed, along with the matching Lokar Throttle and Tranny Linkage. Attached Images __________________ Hello members... I'd like you to know that I sold, my 72 GMC (Ratikle), back in November of 2011. I don't visit the site much anymore, but please feel free, to drop me a private message. RIP...."RATIKLE"

07-28-2011, 04:57 PM	#2555
magwakeenercew2jh RAT1968 '68 Cab/'71 Parts Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Coarsegold, CA Posts: 2,375	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Today, I finished painting the inside of the front clip. I got one of the new (junkyard) inners on. What a PIA!!!! Got home and a box full of door panel parts showed up. A gift from the "Little Woman". She loves me...for some reason. Also, she wanted to fire me up, as the 1955 Olds is going to be picked up on Saturday. She loves the truck. And she'll love it more when it's on the road. So, no tinkering with the Olds until...... http://tinyurl.com/3vbvyok Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat. Last edited by magwakeenercew2jh; 07-28-2011 at 04:59 PM. Reason: Link to the Olds

07-29-2011, 07:56 PM	#2556
magwakeenercew2jh RAT1968 '68 Cab/'71 Parts Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Coarsegold, CA Posts: 2,375	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Okay...This thread seems to be turning into a build thread. I apologize. But I love the thread for other reasons..... Today, I almost killed myself putting the other inner on (pass side). Even though I used stock parts, I guess after all the years, each truck develops it's own geometry. I was by myself today in the 97 degree heat rolling around outside the shop where I have the front clip on saw horses. Not a pretty sight. I came home and slept for three hours. Tip: When installing new/repop/used inners, if you see you need a couple of new body clips....Don't think you can get to 'em (at least "easily") after you've started the front and rear bolts. Speaking of not fitting, I bought $350 worth of **** for the door panels from LMC. They shorted me three eschoens (sp.) , the rubber deals that keep the handles from rubbing on the door panels). And, because of the drilling and refitting, etc. I only got one of the two done. But I think it came out okay. Here's a couple of shots. Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat. Last edited by magwakeenercew2jh; 07-29-2011 at 07:56 PM. Reason: Cain't Spel

07-29-2011, 09:06 PM	#2557
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I changed the upper radiator hose to the stock/correct metal hose on the 70 SWB 4X4 and started getting it spiffed up for a show on Sunday. It really is the only show I go to all season as it is only a few miles away. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

07-29-2011, 09:14 PM	#2558
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07-29-2011, 10:33 PM	#2559
zellway Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Arizona City, AZ Posts: 747	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Pulled the pan off my 700r4 to install the new TV cable and lock up kit and found something missing. Attached Images __________________ ----------------------------------------------------------- Erik My 69 suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=530626 1970 C10 step Project Jiminy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=682647 RUST!? Thats just mother natures way of telling all of us.....MINE!!!!

07-29-2011, 10:40 PM	#2560
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07-30-2011, 02:32 AM	#2562
laplander Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: NM Posts: 705	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Traded the '70 K10 I was starting to gather parts for in exchange for another '67 Short Stepside. Now to gather parts for it. LOL

07-30-2011, 08:30 AM	#2563
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07-30-2011, 11:10 PM	#2564
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07-30-2011, 11:40 PM	#2565
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07-31-2011, 10:29 AM	#2567
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Whats the story on "just about killed myself". Maybe somebody elses learning experience will save me, I'm about to do this myself. Jim.

07-31-2011, 08:41 PM	#2569
kcsa75 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 3,590	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Decided I'd waited long enough for cooler weather so I went ahead and spruced up my gauge cluster. I bought a new bezed from Classic Parts and some orange paint a while back. But between not knowing how big of a job it would be and the oppressive heat that won't seem to go away, I'd been putting it off. Anyway, I got bored on Saturday and decided to pull the ride into the garage and go to work. First, this is not a big nor difficult job. It took only about 10 minutes to get the dash out of the truck. I did the rest on my workbench with a fan blowing on me. The cluster comes apart with about 8 screws. First, I painted the pointers on the gauges with bright orange paint that I bought at Hobby Lobby and resprayed the light green reflective side. Next I wiped down the gauges with a little Windex and a microfiber towel, cleaned the lens real good with Windex and put everything back together. I replaced a few burned out bulbs and put it back in the truck. All total, including drying time (not very long considering the heat) and a trip to the parts store, it didn't take more than a couple hours. I think the results make it well worth it. Attached Images __________________ Willie Swamp Angel Truckers '72 C10 Highlander *People who blindly follow a GPS end up on television programs on The Weather Channel. Some survive, some don't.*



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07-31-2011, 11:34 PM	#2573
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: What did you do to your truck today! congrats bmerdoc do you work on BMWs? LOL anyway I tried to fix my truck getting spark/gas but still not running.. __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

08-01-2011, 01:45 AM	#2574
Tomahawk30 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Russellville, KY Posts: 956	Re: What did you do to your truck today! My son and I started really working on the truck this weekend. Swapped out the driver side fender, pulled the front bumper and grille, pulled off the old hood, sanded down the cab and sprayed on some self etching primer. Going to do a down and dirty paint job in the next couple months, so we are busting butt trying to get it ready to take to the paint booth! __________________ 1979 Silverado C10 Shortbox - Photo Album 1977 Silverado K20 Camper Special - Photo Album 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe Highlander - sold 1971 Cheyenne Super Longhorn -sold 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB 4x4 -sold, bought back, sold again... I'm dumb. 1970 Chevy C10 SWB "Sprout" -sold 1972 Cheyenne K20 -sold 1969 GMC Shortbox Stepside 4x4 -sold 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 -sold

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